Impulse buying

Reducing your weekly grocery bill is a tough challenge for even the savviest of shoppers.

But A Current Affair has a few expert tips on how to save at the checkout and avoid impulse buying.

Tips:

— Ditch the kids
— Forget the pre-packaged meats
— Check the unit pricing
— Try new generic brands
— Choose a smaller trolley
— Start your shop at the opposite end of the store
— Buy in bulk
— Be wary of specials, often there's a cheaper product on a lower shelf.